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2. inside WS -ITI or higher watersheds. There were assurances from DOT staff and the representative from the Federal Highway Administration that such practices were being,followed along the interstates. A follow - up phone call for clarification to DOT indicated that such practices were instituted primarily during construction, but that permanent BMPs such as those discussed in the CDM study were not the norm. An inquiry is being made to the Design Branch of NCDOT to see if any permanent BMPs have been incorporated into Project 2 -304 (eight- laning I -85) or if new watershed standards from the Division of Environmental Management might require same. The final Orange County TIP item was project R -2538, Feasibility Study on Widening N.C. 54. The TAC voted unanimously to support the County's request that it be removed from the TIP. In reference to a Regional Bicycle Plan for Orange and Durham Counties, the TAC has previously approved solicitation of consultant proposals. It was originally thought the project would cost about $30,000 and a funding plan was developed for DCHC local governments considering participation in the project. The original funding distribution had Orange Contributing $5,167.50. The Town of Carrboro has since declined to participate, thus increasing the County's share to $6,025. Two consultant proposals have been received and the cost /estimated hours on both greatly exceed $30,000. The current plan is to meet with both consultants to be sure they understand what was being asked for in the request for proposals and to see if there is room for negotiation in terms of total project cost. The attached memo to Dr. Gordon details Planning Staff actions on the proposal to date. RECOMMENDATION: Receive as information. DK9:5- 6TAC.DOC